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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-06-06-2018
This is devotional thought number 51 in our devotional series titled, “The Gospel According to Paul.”
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.” (Philippians 1:21–26).
When you have an opportunity, read the entire first chapter of Philippians wherein you will find one of the sweetest, tenderest, most heartfelt letters a spiritual leader could write to those he or she serves. The irony is that Paul wrote this wonderful letter while enduring serious trials and imprisonment.
Following many words of encouragement and discussion of the particular trials he was currently enduring for the sake of the work of Christ, and for His honor, Paul said something startling, when you really look at it. He counted it a blessing to die, as long as while he lived, he did so serving Christ with all his heart. Isn’t that wonderful? Isn’t that how we should all think? We all have a limited time to be alive. What better way to invest our quick vapour of existence than in helping as many people as possible get to know the Lifegiver, Jesus Christ?
Then, Paul takes his expression to the next level. He said that he struggled between two ideas, to continue to fight the good fight of faith, or to die and await the first resurrection. Remember, Paul was a true soldier for Christ. He finally learned to live valiantly, and therefore whether he lived or died, it did not matter unless God had more work for him to do. I think of this often. Whenever I awaken in the morning, I am actively aware that it is because God still has something for me to do. The same holds true for you. We must always be seeking God’s guidance on what, and in what way we must accomplish His will.
Ironically, Paul settled his mind to be quite fine continuing to serve God, no matter what trials came, as long as he could be helpful to those who were lost, and to be encouraging to the brothers and sisters in the fellowship in Philippi. He looked forward to the day that he could be delivered from prison and see them again.
During your private time of prayer and meditation, ask God how you can be of best service to those who need Him most. Ask Him how to be an encouragement to those who join with you in the same blessed work. Then, you will find fulfillment, regardless of your joys, pain, trial, or triumphs. You will find contentment with Christ, which is great gain!
I’m not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, are you?—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-06-06-2018
This is devotional thought number 51 in our devotional series titled, “The Gospel According to Paul.”
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.” (Philippians 1:21–26).
When you have an opportunity, read the entire first chapter of Philippians wherein you will find one of the sweetest, tenderest, most heartfelt letters a spiritual leader could write to those he or she serves. The irony is that Paul wrote this wonderful letter while enduring serious trials and imprisonment.
Following many words of encouragement and discussion of the particular trials he was currently enduring for the sake of the work of Christ, and for His honor, Paul said something startling, when you really look at it. He counted it a blessing to die, as long as while he lived, he did so serving Christ with all his heart. Isn’t that wonderful? Isn’t that how we should all think? We all have a limited time to be alive. What better way to invest our quick vapour of existence than in helping as many people as possible get to know the Lifegiver, Jesus Christ?
Then, Paul takes his expression to the next level. He said that he struggled between two ideas, to continue to fight the good fight of faith, or to die and await the first resurrection. Remember, Paul was a true soldier for Christ. He finally learned to live valiantly, and therefore whether he lived or died, it did not matter unless God had more work for him to do. I think of this often. Whenever I awaken in the morning, I am actively aware that it is because God still has something for me to do. The same holds true for you. We must always be seeking God’s guidance on what, and in what way we must accomplish His will.
Ironically, Paul settled his mind to be quite fine continuing to serve God, no matter what trials came, as long as he could be helpful to those who were lost, and to be encouraging to the brothers and sisters in the fellowship in Philippi. He looked forward to the day that he could be delivered from prison and see them again.
During your private time of prayer and meditation, ask God how you can be of best service to those who need Him most. Ask Him how to be an encouragement to those who join with you in the same blessed work. Then, you will find fulfillment, regardless of your joys, pain, trial, or triumphs. You will find contentment with Christ, which is great gain!
I’m not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, are you?—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-06-06-2018
This is devotional thought number 51 in our devotional series titled, “The Gospel According to Paul.”
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.” (Philippians 1:21–26).
When you have an opportunity, read the entire first chapter of Philippians wherein you will find one of the sweetest, tenderest, most heartfelt letters a spiritual leader could write to those he or she serves. The irony is that Paul wrote this wonderful letter while enduring serious trials and imprisonment.
Following many words of encouragement and discussion of the particular trials he was currently enduring for the sake of the work of Christ, and for His honor, Paul said something startling, when you really look at it. He counted it a blessing to die, as long as while he lived, he did so serving Christ with all his heart. Isn’t that wonderful? Isn’t that how we should all think? We all have a limited time to be alive. What better way to invest our quick vapour of existence than in helping as many people as possible get to know the Lifegiver, Jesus Christ?
Then, Paul takes his expression to the next level. He said that he struggled between two ideas, to continue to fight the good fight of faith, or to die and await the first resurrection. Remember, Paul was a true soldier for Christ. He finally learned to live valiantly, and therefore whether he lived or died, it did not matter unless God had more work for him to do. I think of this often. Whenever I awaken in the morning, I am actively aware that it is because God still has something for me to do. The same holds true for you. We must always be seeking God’s guidance on what, and in what way we must accomplish His will.
Ironically, Paul settled his mind to be quite fine continuing to serve God, no matter what trials came, as long as he could be helpful to those who were lost, and to be encouraging to the brothers and sisters in the fellowship in Philippi. He looked forward to the day that he could be delivered from prison and see them again.
During your private time of prayer and meditation, ask God how you can be of best service to those who need Him most. Ask Him how to be an encouragement to those who join with you in the same blessed work. Then, you will find fulfillment, regardless of your joys, pain, trial, or triumphs. You will find contentment with Christ, which is great gain!
I’m not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, are you?—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-06-06-2018
This is devotional thought number 51 in our devotional series titled, “The Gospel According to Paul.”
“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.” (Philippians 1:21–26).
When you have an opportunity, read the entire first chapter of Philippians wherein you will find one of the sweetest, tenderest, most heartfelt letters a spiritual leader could write to those he or she serves. The irony is that Paul wrote this wonderful letter while enduring serious trials and imprisonment.
Following many words of encouragement and discussion of the particular trials he was currently enduring for the sake of the work of Christ, and for His honor, Paul said something startling, when you really look at it. He counted it a blessing to die, as long as while he lived, he did so serving Christ with all his heart. Isn’t that wonderful? Isn’t that how we should all think? We all have a limited time to be alive. What better way to invest our quick vapour of existence than in helping as many people as possible get to know the Lifegiver, Jesus Christ?
Then, Paul takes his expression to the next level. He said that he struggled between two ideas, to continue to fight the good fight of faith, or to die and await the first resurrection. Remember, Paul was a true soldier for Christ. He finally learned to live valiantly, and therefore whether he lived or died, it did not matter unless God had more work for him to do. I think of this often. Whenever I awaken in the morning, I am actively aware that it is because God still has something for me to do. The same holds true for you. We must always be seeking God’s guidance on what, and in what way we must accomplish His will.
Ironically, Paul settled his mind to be quite fine continuing to serve God, no matter what trials came, as long as he could be helpful to those who were lost, and to be encouraging to the brothers and sisters in the fellowship in Philippi. He looked forward to the day that he could be delivered from prison and see them again.
During your private time of prayer and meditation, ask God how you can be of best service to those who need Him most. Ask Him how to be an encouragement to those who join with you in the same blessed work. Then, you will find fulfillment, regardless of your joys, pain, trial, or triumphs. You will find contentment with Christ, which is great gain!
I’m not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, are you?—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)